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MenusUpper bar
Certain information is always present in the
upper bar of the touch screen:
-
R
epeat of the air conditioning information,
and access to the simplified menu
(temperature and air flow adjustment only).
-
R
epeat of information from the Radio
Media and Telephone menus and
navigation instructions*.
-
N
otifications zone (SMS and email)*.
* Depending on equipment.
Air conditioning.
Allows control of the settings for
temperature, air flow, etc.
Connected navigation or Mirror
Scre en*.
See more in "Audio and telematics".
Radio Media.
See more in "Audio and telematics".
Telephone.
See more in "Audio and telematics".
Driving.
Allows the activation, deactivation and
adjustment of settings for certain functions.
Applications.
Allows the display of the trip
computer, with the monochrome
digital instrument panel.Volume / mute.
See more in "Audio and telematics".
- A ccess to Configuration
.
For more information on Heating
, Manual
air conditioning and Automatic air
conditioning , refer to the corresponding
sections.
The functions accessible from this menu are
arranged under two tabs: "Vehicle settings"
and " Driving functions ".
See more in "Audio and telematics".
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Monochrome digital instrument panel
1. Rev counter (x 1 000 rpm or tr/min), graduation depending on engine (petrol or
Diesel).
2.
G
ear efficiency indicator, selector position
and gear for an automatic gearbox.
3.
D
igital speedometer (mph or km/h).
4.
C
ruise control or speed limiter settings.
Dials and screens
5. Fuel gauge.
6. Service indicator, then total mileage
recorder (miles or km).
T
hese functions are displayed in turn when
the ignition is switched on.
7.
T
rip recorder (miles or km).
8.
R
ecall of heating and air conditioning
settings. A. M
ain lighting dimmer buttons.
B. R ecall of servicing information.
R
esetting of the function selected to zero
(service indicator or trip recorder).
R
ecall of the remaining driving range with
the SCR system and the AdBlue
®. W
arning log (current warnings).
Control buttons
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Automatic
wiping fixed.
The wiper control stalk has been
pushed down.
Automatic front wiping is activated. To deactivate automatic wiping, push the wiper control
stalk down again or put the wiper control stalk in
another position.
Passenger 's
airbag system fixed.
The control switch, located at the
passenger's end of the dashboard, is at
the "
ON" position.
The passenger's front airbag is activated.In this case, do not install a rear ward
facing child seat on the front
passenger seat. Turn the control switch to the "OFF
" position to
deactivate the passenger's front airbag.
You can install a rear ward facing child seat, unless there
is a fault with the airbags (airbag warning lamp on).
Stop & Star t fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams,
...) the Stop & Start system
has put the engine into STOP mode. The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
flashes for a few
seconds, then goes off. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable,
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. For more information on Stop & Star t
, refer to the
corresponding section.
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Warning / indicator lampStateCause Action / Observations
Passenger's
airbag system fixed.
The control switch, located at the
right hand end of the dashboard is
set to the OFF position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated.
You can install a rear ward facing
child seat, unless there is an
operating fault with the airbags
(Airbag warning lamp on). Turn the control switch to the "
ON" position to activate
the passenger's front airbag.
In this case, do not fit a child seat in the rear ward
facing position on the front passenger seat.
Collision Risk
Alert / Active
Safety Brake fixed, accompanied by
a message.
The system has been deactivated,
via the vehicle configuration menu in
the screen. For more information on the Collision Risk
Alert
/ Active Safety Brake system, refer to the
corresponding section.
Stop & Star t fixed. The Stop & Start
has been
deactivated. Reactivate the function in the Driving
menu.
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on, this confirms that the corresponding system has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible signal and the display of a message.
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Low fuel levelfixed, accompanied by
an audible signal and
a message. When it first comes on there remains
approximately 6 litres of fuel
in the
tank.
You are then using the fuel reserve. You must refuel as soon as possible to avoid running
out of fuel.
Until sufficient fuel is added, this warning lamp will
come on every time the ignition is switched on,
accompanied by an audible signal and a message.
This audible signal and message are repeated with
increasing frequency as the fuel level drops towards "0".
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 57 litres (petrol) or
55 litres (Diesel).
Never continue to drive until you run out of fuel as
this could damage the emission control and injection
systems.
Warning / indicator lamp
StateCause Action / Observations
Seat belt not
fastened /
unfastened fixed
or flashing
accompanied by an
audible signal. A seat belt has not been fastened or
has been unfastened.
Pull the strap then insert the tongue in the buckle.
Airbags on temporarily. This warning lamp comes on for a
few seconds when you turn on the
ignition, then goes off.
This warning lamp should go off when the engine is started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
fixed.One of the airbag or seat belt
pretensioner systems has a fault. Have them checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Passenger
airbag system flashing.
The passenger airbag system has a
fault. Do not have a passenger seated in the front
passenger seat.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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F Turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle to lock the vehicle completely.
Deadlocking
F Turn the key towards the rear in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle completely.
F
T
urn the key towards the rear again within
five seconds to deadlock the vehicle.
Depending on version, the direction
indicators flash for a few seconds, the
door mirrors fold.
For versions with alarm: it is not deactivated / activated when unlocking / locking the vehicle
with the integral key.
The siren will sound on opening the door with the key (integral with the remote control). It
stops when the ignition is switched on.
Emergency procedure
The integral key is used to lock and unlock the
vehicle when the electronic key cannot operate
and in the event of a fault with the Keyless
Entry and Starting system:
-
c
ell battery flat, vehicle battery discharged
or disconnected,
...
-
v
ehicle located in an area with strong
electromagnetic signals.
F
T
o extract the emergency mechanical key
from the electronic key, press button 1 and
guide the key 2 out.
The integral key is also used to deactivate/
reactivate the passenger's airbag.
It provides a backup means of locking the
passenger doors.
It also allows locking of the vehicle without
activation of the alarm.
Emergency unlocking/locking using the integral key
F Turn the key towards the front of the vehicle to unlock the vehicle.
Depending on version, the direction
indicators flash for a few seconds, the
door mirrors unfold and the welcome
lighting comes on.
For versions with alarm: the siren will
sound on opening the door with the key
(in the remote control). It stops when
the ignition is switched on.
Unlocking Normal locking
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Lost electronic key
Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's registration certificate, your personal identification documents and if possible the key code label.
The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the key code and the transponder code required to order a new key.
Electronic key
The electronic key is a sensitive system; do not operate it while it is in your pocket as there is a possibility that it may unlock the vehicle, without
you being aware of it.
Do not repeatedly press the buttons of your electronic key out of range and out of sight of your vehicle. You run the risk of stopping it from
working and the remote control would have to be reinitialised.
The electronic key cannot operate as a remote control when it is in the reader or even when the ignition is switched on.
Locking the vehicle
Driving with the doors locked may make access to the passenger compartment by the emergency services more difficult in an emergency.
As a safety precaution (with children on board), take the electronic key with you when you leave the vehicle, even for a short time.
Electrical interference
The electronic key may not operate if close to certain electronic devices: telephone, laptop computer, strong magnetic fields, ...
Anti-theft protection
Do not make any modifications to the electronic engine immobiliser system; this could cause malfunctions.
Don't forget to turn the wheel to lock the steering column.
When purchasing a second-hand vehicle
Have all of the keys in your possession paired by a CITROËN dealer, to ensure that only your keys allow your vehicle to be unlocked
and started.
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Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger
compartment is filtered and originates either
from the outside via the grille located at the
base of the windscreen or from the inside in air
recirculation mode.
Air treatment
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected by the
driver:
-
d
irect arrival in the passenger
compartment (air intake),
-
p
assage through a heating circuit (heating),
-
p
assage through a cooling circuit (air
conditioning).
Control panel
The controls of this system are accessible
in the Air conditioning menu of the touch
screen
A.
The demisting/defrosting controls for the
windscreen and rear screen are located on the
left of the touch screen. 1. W
indscreen demisting-defrosting vents.
2. F ront quarter light demisting-defrosting
vents.
3.
F
ront side window demisting-defrosting
vents.
A
djustable side air vents.4. C
entral adjustable air vents.
5. A ir outlets for the front footwells.
6.
S
ide vents for the 2
nd row.
7. A
ir outlets for 2nd row footwells.
8. S
unshine sensor.
Air distribution
Ease of use and comfort